The Nature of Things

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  • : 1960
  • : 1046
  • : 14
  • CBC
  • 20
  • Documentary

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20x1
Flying Circus of Physics
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24, 1979
Dr. David Suzuki visits an unusual professor who conducts a Flying Circus Of Physics, examines soft contact lenses made for extended periods of use and reports on the latest .. show full overview
20x2
Hypnosis / India's Sacred Cows / Ultra Sound Scanner
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31, 1979
Dr. David Suzuki reports on the use of hypnosis as a medical application and the use of ultra-sound waves for X-rays, and presents the film "Sacred Cows," dealing with the importance of domestic cattle to the Indian economy.
20x4
Madagascar: Island of the Moon
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07, 1979
"Madagascar: Island of the Moon" examines some of the rare animal species found on the world's fourth-largest island (now known as the Malagasy Republic). Most of the footage is devoted .. show full overview
20x3
Parenthood / Puppets and Surgery
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14, 1979
Scientists Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Dr. David Bevie are interviewed and the status of parenthood and a unique connection between puppets and surgery are examined.
20x5
Contact
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21, 1979
A one-hour film about a new method of treatment for autistic children, hitherto thought to be hopeless cases. Filmed in Toronto, it shows how techniques developed in the U.S. by Barry .. show full overview
20x6
Deep Diving Memory
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28, 1979
The host David Suzuki show us the changes physiological caused by diving and examines the mystery memory.
20x7
Arctic Oil
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05, 1979
This report on oil exploration in the Canadian Arctic examines the technological and environmental problems associated with drilling in the Far North. It also focuses on how and where .. show full overview
20x8
Clinical Trials
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12, 1979
Topics include Clinical Trials; Folk Medicine and Magnetic Bacteria.
20x9
Left Brain, Right Brain
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19, 1979
The brain's two halves or hemispheres differ both in anatomical structure and in the bodily functions they control. "Left Brain, Right Brain" is a report on recent studies into the .. show full overview
20x10
Dust Storms / Oysters / Science Fairs
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26, 1979
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20x11
Memories From Eden
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02, 1980
A one-hour film on modern zoos. Traditionally, zoos have been little more than prisons for their occupants; today, special environments are being created which provide much better for the welfare of animals and increase the enjoyment of visitors.
20x12
Crocodile City
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09, 1980
Tonight's topics include Crocodile City; High Altitude Physiology; and Magnetic Bacteria.
20x13
The Lacandons
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23, 1980
Title of tonight's program is "The Lacandons" - a North American Indian program.
20x14
Paul Jacobs and the Nuclear Gang
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06, 1980
A documentary about Paul Jacobs, an American freelance investigative journalist who sets out to prove the relationship between low-level nuclear radiation or fallout and the increased .. show full overview
20x15
Roger Tory Peterson; Portrait of a Birdwatcher
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13, 1980
The story of naturalist Peterson, his work and his love of nature, narrated by John Livingston, photography by Rudolf Kovanic.
20x16
High altitude Physiology / The Vision of Galileo / Dust Storms
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27, 1980
Among the segments is "Galileo," a film that chronicles the life of the Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist through visits to the cities where he lived and worked, and .. show full overview
20x17
The Chiricahuas / The Making of Violins / Seal Psychology
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05, 1980
The Chiricahuas, the making of violins, and seal psychology are among the topics covered.

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